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31 May 2024

It's not just about the sheep and the ships.

When we discuss the exporting of live sheep by large ships from Australia to countries in the Middle East, the majority of people immediately think of questions such as; do they have access to water and feed, are they crammed into these spaces with out ro... read more

359 | Posted by Byron O'Keefe

It's not just about the sheep and the ships.

When we discuss the exporting of live sheep by large ships from Australia to countries in the Middle East, the majority of people immediately think of questions such as; do they have access to water and feed, are they crammed into these spaces with out ro... read more

359 Posted by Byron O'Keefe

24 May 2024

Time to stand up

Throughout the history of mankind, the non-psychopathic people with the capability of violence have kept the psychopaths in line. For all their bluster and bluff the psychopaths are weak of mind. Unlike sadists, psychopaths do not harm the harmless simpl... read more

1098 | Posted by George King

Time to stand up

Throughout the history of mankind, the non-psychopathic people with the capability of violence have kept the psychopaths in line. For all their bluster and bluff the psychopaths are weak of mind. Unlike sadists, psychopaths do not harm the harmless simpl... read more

1098 Posted by George King

16 May 2024

Banning Live Export is wrong.

This weeks Federal Government announcement to cease sheep live exports by 2028 is not just the thin edge of the wedge, it is a blunt force trauma to the entire livestock industry. It should not have been a huge surprise for our disunited and disorganize... read more

881 | Posted by George King

Banning Live Export is wrong.

This weeks Federal Government announcement to cease sheep live exports by 2028 is not just the thin edge of the wedge, it is a blunt force trauma to the entire livestock industry. It should not have been a huge surprise for our disunited and disorganize... read more

881 Posted by George King

12 Apr 2024

Choose a side

As food producers we rely on the use of a large portion of the planet to make our living feeding civilization. Farmers have much to lose economically from mindless bureaucratic restrictions as Governments grapple to fix a problem which quite simply does ... read more

2049 | Posted by George King

Choose a side

As food producers we rely on the use of a large portion of the planet to make our living feeding civilization. Farmers have much to lose economically from mindless bureaucratic restrictions as Governments grapple to fix a problem which quite simply does ... read more

2049 Posted by George King

25 Mar 2024

None of us are as good as all of us.

It is time to call out some of the madness that is infecting western civilization. The despots who are peddling this psychotic agenda have set their sights on the west under the guise of saving the planet. The foundation stone of western civilization is ... read more

2521 | Posted by George King

None of us are as good as all of us.

It is time to call out some of the madness that is infecting western civilization. The despots who are peddling this psychotic agenda have set their sights on the west under the guise of saving the planet. The foundation stone of western civilization is ... read more

2521 Posted by George King

20 Feb 2024

An ill wind (turbine) blows no good.

I wonder how much more farmers must be on the receiving end of vegan activists, ideological and unworkable government regulations, industrial wind turbines and industrial solar instillations in rural communities, not having a voice politically and being d... read more

4911 | Posted by George King

An ill wind (turbine) blows no good.

I wonder how much more farmers must be on the receiving end of vegan activists, ideological and unworkable government regulations, industrial wind turbines and industrial solar instillations in rural communities, not having a voice politically and being d... read more

4911 Posted by George King

14 Feb 2024

Carbon Dioxide is what's greening the planet

The Climate Change charlatans have been telling us global warming is going to make the planet less habitable, the climate more erratic and displace millions of 'climate change refugees.' The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have docum... read more

12123 | Posted by George King

Carbon Dioxide is what's greening the planet

The Climate Change charlatans have been telling us global warming is going to make the planet less habitable, the climate more erratic and displace millions of 'climate change refugees.' The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have docum... read more

12123 Posted by George King

18 Jan 2024

Woolworths and Coles Dominate Red Meat Market Control, Centralize Operations, and Face Criticism for Alleged Price Gouging

Woolworths and Coles Dominate Red Meat Market Control, Centralize Operations, and Face Criticism for Alleged Price Gouging Editor: Andrew Dunlop, Australian Beef Association (ABA). Key Points: Woolworths and Coles have established dominance in the re... read more

2798 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Woolworths and Coles Dominate Red Meat Market Control, Centralize Operations, and Face Criticism for Alleged Price Gouging

Woolworths and Coles Dominate Red Meat Market Control, Centralize Operations, and Face Criticism for Alleged Price Gouging Editor: Andrew Dunlop, Australian Beef Association (ABA). Key Points: Woolworths and Coles have established dominance in the re... read more

2798 Posted by ONFARM Support

25 Jul 2023

Restoring Soil Fertility on Degraded Lands to Meet Food, Fuel, and Climate Security Needs via Perennialization

Restoring Soil Fertility on Degraded Lands to Meet Food, Fuel, and Climate Security Needs via Perennialization Samantha Mosier1,2,3* S. Carolina Córdova1,2,3 G. Philip Robertson1,2,3 1Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Michigan State University, E... read more

525 | Posted by Regenerative Agriculture Collective

Restoring Soil Fertility on Degraded Lands to Meet Food, Fuel, and Climate Security Needs via Perennialization

Restoring Soil Fertility on Degraded Lands to Meet Food, Fuel, and Climate Security Needs via Perennialization Samantha Mosier1,2,3* S. Carolina Córdova1,2,3 G. Philip Robertson1,2,3 1Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Michigan State University, E... read more

525 Posted by Regenerative Agriculture Collective

05 Apr 2023

The Real Deal in Livestock Export Education

ONFARM, 5th April 2023. If anyone was 'remotely' interested in educating themselves about the process and the role that Australia plays in supplying livestock to countries around the world for the sustenance of millions of people every day, it's the team... read more

789 | Posted by ONFARM Support

The Real Deal in Livestock Export Education

ONFARM, 5th April 2023. If anyone was 'remotely' interested in educating themselves about the process and the role that Australia plays in supplying livestock to countries around the world for the sustenance of millions of people every day, it's the team... read more

789 Posted by ONFARM Support

22 Mar 2023

Carbon Trading – Is it a scheme that could turn your farm into the next fiat currency?

ONFARM, 22/3/2023 In 1933 the United States went away from a gold standard for its currency, since then the monetary system has not been back by gold. With a fiat currency backed by sentiment alone, the credit culture was set loose. In 1944, forty-four... read more

740 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Carbon Trading – Is it a scheme that could turn your farm into the next fiat currency?

ONFARM, 22/3/2023 In 1933 the United States went away from a gold standard for its currency, since then the monetary system has not been back by gold. With a fiat currency backed by sentiment alone, the credit culture was set loose. In 1944, forty-four... read more

740 Posted by ONFARM Support

01 Mar 2023

A REVOLUTIONARY WAY TO RICHER HARVESTS – 100% INCREASE IN YIELD – 90% DECREASE IN SEED.

ONFARM 1/3/2023 Problem: Rice is eaten regularly by over half the world's population, accounting for 20% of the total caloric intake. It uses 11% of global cropland, and accounts for the same amount of global greenhouse gas emissions as the entire aviat... read more

569 | Posted by ONFARM Support

A REVOLUTIONARY WAY TO RICHER HARVESTS – 100% INCREASE IN YIELD – 90% DECREASE IN SEED.

ONFARM 1/3/2023 Problem: Rice is eaten regularly by over half the world's population, accounting for 20% of the total caloric intake. It uses 11% of global cropland, and accounts for the same amount of global greenhouse gas emissions as the entire aviat... read more

569 Posted by ONFARM Support

15 Feb 2023

The Carbonism Cult

ONFARM, 15/12/2023 When you take a high-level look at the environmental/consumer/farmer matrix it looks as if there is a small minority of so-called environmentalists who are exceptionally well resourced and organised on one side, and on the other side w... read more

1053 | Posted by ONFARM Support

The Carbonism Cult

ONFARM, 15/12/2023 When you take a high-level look at the environmental/consumer/farmer matrix it looks as if there is a small minority of so-called environmentalists who are exceptionally well resourced and organised on one side, and on the other side w... read more

1053 Posted by ONFARM Support

03 Feb 2023

WILL A PLANT BASED DIET DESTROY THE WORLD?

Since the 1950s, agricultural projects have grown exponentially. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation are now commonplace in industrial farming; enormous tracts of land from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands acres can be seen blanketed wit... read more

533 | Posted by ONFARM Support

WILL A PLANT BASED DIET DESTROY THE WORLD?

Since the 1950s, agricultural projects have grown exponentially. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation are now commonplace in industrial farming; enormous tracts of land from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands acres can be seen blanketed wit... read more

533 Posted by ONFARM Support

21 Nov 2022

A Triune Climate Solution found in our Cattle, Grass & Soil

CATTLE While the rest of the world is busy in blaming cattle for its role in contributing to the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, it appears the cattle industry has largely been silent on the following facts; The world cattle population recorded by t... read more

609 | Posted by Melinda King

A Triune Climate Solution found in our Cattle, Grass & Soil

CATTLE While the rest of the world is busy in blaming cattle for its role in contributing to the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, it appears the cattle industry has largely been silent on the following facts; The world cattle population recorded by t... read more

609 Posted by Melinda King

17 Aug 2022

Toolbox for Farm Transfer Planning

Welcome to a toolbox for farmers and farm families who are planning for — or thinking about — farm succession and transfer. If you are in the beginning stages of thinking about retirement, looking for a successor, have an identified successor or are a par... read more

665 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Toolbox for Farm Transfer Planning

Welcome to a toolbox for farmers and farm families who are planning for — or thinking about — farm succession and transfer. If you are in the beginning stages of thinking about retirement, looking for a successor, have an identified successor or are a par... read more

665 Posted by ONFARM Support

17 Aug 2022

Your Complete Guide to Farm Succession Planning

August 31, 2020 Succession planning for farmers and ranchers is important, but it's also complicated. Land, equipment, equity, your own retirement — how do you even begin to think about handing your business over to the next generation? First, you need... read more

806 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Your Complete Guide to Farm Succession Planning

August 31, 2020 Succession planning for farmers and ranchers is important, but it's also complicated. Land, equipment, equity, your own retirement — how do you even begin to think about handing your business over to the next generation? First, you need... read more

806 Posted by ONFARM Support

17 Aug 2022

Farm succession planning

May 17, 2021 It's important to have a well thought out and detailed succession plan in place to help prepare your farming business for future needs. Start planning early so that your family knows what to expect when you retire, if you need to scale dow... read more

568 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Farm succession planning

May 17, 2021 It's important to have a well thought out and detailed succession plan in place to help prepare your farming business for future needs. Start planning early so that your family knows what to expect when you retire, if you need to scale dow... read more

568 Posted by ONFARM Support

17 Aug 2022

Succession and the family farm - A plan for permanence

Agribusiness Bulletin No one goes through the work, risk and sacrifice of running a family business without hoping that it will last. Building value that endures for many farms is as much about continuing the family traditions and as it is about heritage... read more

633 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Succession and the family farm - A plan for permanence

Agribusiness Bulletin No one goes through the work, risk and sacrifice of running a family business without hoping that it will last. Building value that endures for many farms is as much about continuing the family traditions and as it is about heritage... read more

633 Posted by ONFARM Support

17 Aug 2022

Family Succession Planning Helping our farmers stay strong for generations - Rabobank

We've achieved a lot in the last four years. To be able to be collectively working together and to be working with my sons as peers in business is an amazing place to be." Murray Douglas How we're helping our clients ... read more

498 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Family Succession Planning Helping our farmers stay strong for generations - Rabobank

We've achieved a lot in the last four years. To be able to be collectively working together and to be working with my sons as peers in business is an amazing place to be." Murray Douglas How we're helping our clients ... read more

498 Posted by ONFARM Support

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14 Feb 2024

Carbon Dioxide is what's greening the planet

The Climate Change charlatans have been telling us global warming is going to make the planet less habitable, the climate more erratic and displace millions of 'climate change refugees.' The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have docum... read more

12123 | Posted by George King

Carbon Dioxide is what's greening the planet

The Climate Change charlatans have been telling us global warming is going to make the planet less habitable, the climate more erratic and displace millions of 'climate change refugees.' The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have docum... read more

12123 Posted by George King

20 Feb 2024

An ill wind (turbine) blows no good.

I wonder how much more farmers must be on the receiving end of vegan activists, ideological and unworkable government regulations, industrial wind turbines and industrial solar instillations in rural communities, not having a voice politically and being d... read more

4911 | Posted by George King

An ill wind (turbine) blows no good.

I wonder how much more farmers must be on the receiving end of vegan activists, ideological and unworkable government regulations, industrial wind turbines and industrial solar instillations in rural communities, not having a voice politically and being d... read more

4911 Posted by George King

18 Jan 2024

Woolworths and Coles Dominate Red Meat Market Control, Centralize Operations, and Face Criticism for Alleged Price Gouging

Woolworths and Coles Dominate Red Meat Market Control, Centralize Operations, and Face Criticism for Alleged Price Gouging Editor: Andrew Dunlop, Australian Beef Association (ABA). Key Points: Woolworths and Coles have established dominance in the re... read more

2798 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Woolworths and Coles Dominate Red Meat Market Control, Centralize Operations, and Face Criticism for Alleged Price Gouging

Woolworths and Coles Dominate Red Meat Market Control, Centralize Operations, and Face Criticism for Alleged Price Gouging Editor: Andrew Dunlop, Australian Beef Association (ABA). Key Points: Woolworths and Coles have established dominance in the re... read more

2798 Posted by ONFARM Support

25 Mar 2024

None of us are as good as all of us.

It is time to call out some of the madness that is infecting western civilization. The despots who are peddling this psychotic agenda have set their sights on the west under the guise of saving the planet. The foundation stone of western civilization is ... read more

2521 | Posted by George King

None of us are as good as all of us.

It is time to call out some of the madness that is infecting western civilization. The despots who are peddling this psychotic agenda have set their sights on the west under the guise of saving the planet. The foundation stone of western civilization is ... read more

2521 Posted by George King

12 Apr 2024

Choose a side

As food producers we rely on the use of a large portion of the planet to make our living feeding civilization. Farmers have much to lose economically from mindless bureaucratic restrictions as Governments grapple to fix a problem which quite simply does ... read more

2049 | Posted by George King

Choose a side

As food producers we rely on the use of a large portion of the planet to make our living feeding civilization. Farmers have much to lose economically from mindless bureaucratic restrictions as Governments grapple to fix a problem which quite simply does ... read more

2049 Posted by George King

16 May 2022

How to Graft a Tree Using the ‘Whip and Tongue’ Method

Spring has sprung and that’s good news for gardeners who’ve been eager to dig into the soil once again. If you’re one of the few who’s added fruit trees to your crop list, there’s one practice you may want to think about integrating this season: grafting.... read more

1438 | Published by Modern Farmer

How to Graft a Tree Using the ‘Whip and Tongue’ Method

Spring has sprung and that’s good news for gardeners who’ve been eager to dig into the soil once again. If you’re one of the few who’s added fruit trees to your crop list, there’s one practice you may want to think about integrating this season: grafting.... read more

1438 Published by Modern Farmer

11 Jun 2021

How sustainable is chicken farming?

How sustainable is chicken farming? With all agricultural industries across Australia looking at how they can operate more sustainably and considering whether, and when, a carbon neutral future may be possible, it is timely to reflec... read more

1315 | Posted by Australian chicken meat federation

How sustainable is chicken farming?

How sustainable is chicken farming? With all agricultural industries across Australia looking at how they can operate more sustainably and considering whether, and when, a carbon neutral future may be possible, it is timely to reflec... read more

1315 Posted by Australian chicken meat federation

15 Mar 2022

Effective Advocacy

Mitch Hooke's one word answer to explain effective advocacy James Nason, 08/03/2022 FORMER mining sector leader Mitch Hooke offered a simple one-word answer in response to a question at an Australian Farm Institute forum yes... read more

1208 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Effective Advocacy

Mitch Hooke's one word answer to explain effective advocacy James Nason, 08/03/2022 FORMER mining sector leader Mitch Hooke offered a simple one-word answer in response to a question at an Australian Farm Institute forum yes... read more

1208 Posted by ONFARM Support

24 May 2024

Time to stand up

Throughout the history of mankind, the non-psychopathic people with the capability of violence have kept the psychopaths in line. For all their bluster and bluff the psychopaths are weak of mind. Unlike sadists, psychopaths do not harm the harmless simpl... read more

1098 | Posted by George King

Time to stand up

Throughout the history of mankind, the non-psychopathic people with the capability of violence have kept the psychopaths in line. For all their bluster and bluff the psychopaths are weak of mind. Unlike sadists, psychopaths do not harm the harmless simpl... read more

1098 Posted by George King

16 May 2022

Hopguard 3 as a Summer Treatment

HOPGUARD 3 AS A SUMMER TREATMENT Beekeeper-Funded Research Randy Oliver, with collaboration by Aris Roberts First published in ABJ February 2022 In the summer of 2020, I tested using Hopguard 3 to control varroa. Unfortunately, the label was not clear, ... read more

1055 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Hopguard 3 as a Summer Treatment

HOPGUARD 3 AS A SUMMER TREATMENT Beekeeper-Funded Research Randy Oliver, with collaboration by Aris Roberts First published in ABJ February 2022 In the summer of 2020, I tested using Hopguard 3 to control varroa. Unfortunately, the label was not clear, ... read more

1055 Posted by ONFARM Support

15 Feb 2023

The Carbonism Cult

ONFARM, 15/12/2023 When you take a high-level look at the environmental/consumer/farmer matrix it looks as if there is a small minority of so-called environmentalists who are exceptionally well resourced and organised on one side, and on the other side w... read more

1053 | Posted by ONFARM Support

The Carbonism Cult

ONFARM, 15/12/2023 When you take a high-level look at the environmental/consumer/farmer matrix it looks as if there is a small minority of so-called environmentalists who are exceptionally well resourced and organised on one side, and on the other side w... read more

1053 Posted by ONFARM Support

16 May 2022

How to Harvest Seaweed Sustainably

Seaweeds are among the fastest‑growing organisms on the planet and are very regenerative if they are harvested properly. The number one rule for harvesting sustainably is: do not rip the seaweed from the rock. Always leave some of the seaweed attached and... read more

1040 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle

How to Harvest Seaweed Sustainably

Seaweeds are among the fastest‑growing organisms on the planet and are very regenerative if they are harvested properly. The number one rule for harvesting sustainably is: do not rip the seaweed from the rock. Always leave some of the seaweed attached and... read more

1040 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle

24 Jun 2022

Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here's The Science

by NANCY MATSUMOTO Picture - Cows graze on a grass field at a farm in Schaghticoke, N.Y. The grass-fed movement is based on the idea of regenerative agriculture. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images For the environmentally minded carnivore, m... read more

917 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here's The Science

by NANCY MATSUMOTO Picture - Cows graze on a grass field at a farm in Schaghticoke, N.Y. The grass-fed movement is based on the idea of regenerative agriculture. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images For the environmentally minded carnivore, m... read more

917 Posted by ONFARM Support

22 Sep 2021

Ladybug Odor Could Be a Great New Pesticide

Commercial farmers and home gardeners alike know the deep annoyance and damage that aphids can cause. One highly effective, environmentally safe and adorable method for fighting aphids is to release ladybugs into an affected area, as ladybugs will prey on... read more

894 | Published by Modern Farmer

Ladybug Odor Could Be a Great New Pesticide

Commercial farmers and home gardeners alike know the deep annoyance and damage that aphids can cause. One highly effective, environmentally safe and adorable method for fighting aphids is to release ladybugs into an affected area, as ladybugs will prey on... read more

894 Published by Modern Farmer

16 May 2024

Banning Live Export is wrong.

This weeks Federal Government announcement to cease sheep live exports by 2028 is not just the thin edge of the wedge, it is a blunt force trauma to the entire livestock industry. It should not have been a huge surprise for our disunited and disorganize... read more

881 | Posted by George King

Banning Live Export is wrong.

This weeks Federal Government announcement to cease sheep live exports by 2028 is not just the thin edge of the wedge, it is a blunt force trauma to the entire livestock industry. It should not have been a huge surprise for our disunited and disorganize... read more

881 Posted by George King

10 Mar 2022

A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs: Part 6- Do We Need to Revise De Groot?

A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS Part 6: DO WE NEED TO REVISE DE GROOT? Beekeeper-Funded Research First Published in ABJ December 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com Bee nutritionists have long cited the essential amino acid ratios suggested ... read more

851 | Posted by ONFARM Support

A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs: Part 6- Do We Need to Revise De Groot?

A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS Part 6: DO WE NEED TO REVISE DE GROOT? Beekeeper-Funded Research First Published in ABJ December 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com Bee nutritionists have long cited the essential amino acid ratios suggested ... read more

851 Posted by ONFARM Support

23 Sep 2021

Tar Spot Disease Is Plaguing Corn Fields Across the Midwest

Pesky infestations of tar spot disease are expected to put another dent in farmers’ yields across the Midwest, according to a team of scientists that specializes in crop pathology. Tar spot is recognized by its raised black spots that sprout on healthy or... read more

841 | Published by Modern Farmer

Tar Spot Disease Is Plaguing Corn Fields Across the Midwest

Pesky infestations of tar spot disease are expected to put another dent in farmers’ yields across the Midwest, according to a team of scientists that specializes in crop pathology. Tar spot is recognized by its raised black spots that sprout on healthy or... read more

841 Published by Modern Farmer

22 Sep 2021

How Can Farmers Coexist With Wolves?

Wolves, and their predation of livestock, are a major issue for farmers, whether that’s a perception or a reality. And large carnivores are coming back to places where they had previously been eliminated, thanks to improved conservation efforts and, as in... read more

814 | Published by Modern Farmer

How Can Farmers Coexist With Wolves?

Wolves, and their predation of livestock, are a major issue for farmers, whether that’s a perception or a reality. And large carnivores are coming back to places where they had previously been eliminated, thanks to improved conservation efforts and, as in... read more

814 Published by Modern Farmer

16 May 2022

12 days of homemade Christmas presents, Day 12 Christmas Pudding

12 days of homemade Christmas presentsDay 12???? Christmas Pudding Talk about saving the best for last! This recipe comes to us from deep in the Local is Lovely blog archives and before that, from Anna Derham aka @derhaminteriors’ late Grandma Booth. Than... read more

812 | Posted by ONFARM Support

12 days of homemade Christmas presents, Day 12 Christmas Pudding

12 days of homemade Christmas presentsDay 12???? Christmas Pudding Talk about saving the best for last! This recipe comes to us from deep in the Local is Lovely blog archives and before that, from Anna Derham aka @derhaminteriors’ late Grandma Booth. Than... read more

812 Posted by ONFARM Support

10 Mar 2022

Glyphosate fact checking

This is a very contentious subject, but how much of the media alarm over glyphosate is based upon actual risk assessment? Having run my garden and orchard organically for many years, I was faced with invasive Vinca major and Himalaya blackberries that wer... read more

810 | Posted by ONFARM Support

Glyphosate fact checking

This is a very contentious subject, but how much of the media alarm over glyphosate is based upon actual risk assessment? Having run my garden and orchard organically for many years, I was faced with invasive Vinca major and Himalaya blackberries that wer... read more

810 Posted by ONFARM Support

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